Craftsman 536889250 Owner's manual

Brand: Craftsman

Model: 536889250

Category: Snow throwers

Type: Owner's manual

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Operator's Manual

Snow Thrower

13 Horsepower

Electric Start

33-inch Dual Stage

Model 536.889250

CAUTION: Before using this product,

read this manual and follow all of its

Safety Rules and Operating Instructions

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Modelo 536.889250

PRECAUCl6N: Antes de usar este producto,

lea este manual y siga todas las reglas de

seguridad e instrucciones de operaci6n.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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WARRANTY STATEMENT ...... 2

SAFETY RULES ............... 2

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS .... 4

ASSEMBLY ................... 6

OPERATION .................. 13

MAINTENANCE ............... 20

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT .. 23

STORAGE .................... 32

TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE ... 33

REPAIR PARTS ............... 37

ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ....... 59

SPANISH (ESPAI_IOL) .......... 70

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ..

BACK COVER

LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN SNOW THROWER

For two years from the date of purchase, when this Craftsman Snow thrower ismaintained,

lubricated, and tuned up according to the operating and maintenance instructions in the

owner's manual, Sears will repair, free of charge, any defect in material or workmanship.

If thisCraftsman Snow thrower is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty ap-

plies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not cover the following:

• Items which become worn during normal use, such as spark plugs,drive belts and shear

pins.

• Repair necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including bent crankshafts

and the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the

owner's manual.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE CRAFTSMAN SNOW

THROWER TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES.

THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN USE IN THE UNITED

STATES.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may

vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates. IL 60179

,_ LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

IT MEANS--ATTENTION!H BECOME ALERT!H YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and

certain vehicle components contain or emit

chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer

and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING.

,_ WARNING: Always discon-

nect the spark plug wire

and place it where it cannot

make contact with spark plug to

prevent accidental starting during:

Preparation, Maintenance, or Stor-

age of your snow thrower.

IMPORTANT: Safety standards re-

quire operator presence controls to

minimize the risk of injury. Your snow

thrower is equipped with such controls.

Do not attempt to defeat the function of

the operator presence control under any

circumstances.

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TRAINING

1. Read this operating and service instruction

manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar

with the controls and the proper use of the

snow thrower. Know how to stop the snow

thrower and disengage the controls quick-

ly.

2. Never allow children to operate the snow

thrower. Never allow adults to operate the

snow thrower without proper instruction.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all per-

sons, particularly small children and pets.

4. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling

especially when operating in reverse.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the

snow thrower is to be used and remove all

doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other

foreign objects.

2. Disengage all clutches before starting the

engine (motor).

3. Do not operate the snow thrower without

wearing adequate winter outer garments.

Wear footwear that will improve footing on

slippery surfaces.

4. Handle fuel with care; it is highly flam-

mable.

a. Use an approved fuel container.

b. Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel

to a running engine (motor) or hot en-

gine (motor).

c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme

care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.

d. Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up

spilled fuel.

e. Never store fuel or snow thrower with

fuel in the tank inside of a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark.

f. Check fuel supply before each use, al-

lowing space for expansion as the heat

of the engine (motor) and/or sun can

cause fuel to expand.

5. For all snow throwers with electric starting

motors use electric starting extension

cords certified CSA/UL Use only with a re-

ceptacle that has been installed in accord-

ance with local inspection authorities.

6. Never attempt to make any adjustments

while the engine (motor) is running (except

when specifically recommended by manu-

facturer).

7. Let engine (motor) and snow thrower ad-

just tooutdoor temperatures before starting

to clear snow.

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Always wear safety glasses or eye shields

during operation or while performing an ad-

justment or repair to protect eyes from

foreign objects that may be thrown from the

snow thrower.

OPERATION

1. Do not operate this snow thrower ifyou are

taking drugs or other medication which can

cause drowsiness or affect your ability to

operate this snow thrower.

2. Do not use the snow thrower if you are

mentally or physically unable to operate the

snow thrower safely.

3. Do not put hands or feet near or under ro-

tating parts. Keep clear of the discharge

opening at all times.

4. Exercise extreme caution when operating

on or crossing gravel drives, walks or

roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or

traffic.

5. After striking a foreign object, stop the en-

gine (motor), remove the wire from the

spark plug, thoroughly inspect snow

thrower for any damage, and repair the

damage before restarting and operating

the snow thrower.

6. If the snow thrower should start to vibrate

abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and

check immediately for the cause. Vibration

is generally a warning of trouble.

7. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you

leave the operating position, before un-

clogging the auger/impeller housing or dis-

charge chute and when making any

repairs, adjustments, or inspections.

8. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,

make certain the auger/impeller and all

moving parts have stopped and all controls

are disengaged. Disconnect the spark plug

wire and keep the wire away from the spark

plug to prevent accidental starting.

9. Take all possible precautions when leaving

the snow thrower unattended. Disengage

the auger/ impeller, stop engine (motor),

and remove key.

10. Do not run the engine (motor) indoors, ex-

cept when starting the engine (motor) and

for transporting the snow thrower in or out

of the building. Open the outside doors; ex-

haust fumes are dangerous (containing

CARBON MONOXIDE, an ODORLESS

and DEADLY GAS).

11. Do not clear snow across the face of

slopes. Exercise extreme caution when

changing direction on slopes. Do not at-

tempt to clear steep slopes.

12. Never operate the snow thrower without

proper guards, plates or other safety pro-

tective devices in place.

20.

21.

13.Neveroperatethesnowthrowernearen-

closures,automobiles,windowwells,drop-

offs,andthelikewithoutproperadjustment

ofthesnowdischargeangle.Keepchildren

andpetsaway.

14.Donotoverloadthesnowthrowercapacity

byattemptingtoclearsnowattoofasta

rate.

15.Neveroperatethesnowthrowerathigh

transportspeedsonslipperysurfaces.

Lookbehindandusecarewhenbacking

up.

16.Neverdirectdischargeatbystandersor

allowanyoneinfrontofthesnowthrower.

17.Disengagepowertothecollector/impeller

whensnowthroweristransportedornotin

use.

18. Use only attachments and accessories ap-

proved by the manufacturer of the snow

thrower (such as tire chains, electric start

kits, ect.).

19. Never operate the snow thrower without

good visibility or light. Always be sure of

your footing and keep a firm hold on the

handles. Walk;never run.

Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times.

Do not attemptto use snow throweron a

roof.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

1. Check shear bolts and other bolts at fre-

quent intervals for proper tightness to be

sure the snow thrower is in safe working

condition.

2. Never store the snow thrower with fuel in

the tank inside a building where ignition

sources are present such as hot water and

space heaters, clothes dryers, and the like.

Allow the engine (motor) to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

3. Always refer to operator's guide instruc-

tions for important details if the snow

thrower is to be stored for an extended

period.

4. Maintain or replace safety and instruction

labels, as necessary.

5. Run the snow thrower a few minutes after

throwing snow to prevent freeze-up of the

auger/impeller.

_ WARNING: This snow thrower isfor use on sidewalks, driveways

and other ground level surfaces.

Caution should be exercised while using on

steep sloping surfaces. DO NOT USE

SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE

GROUND LEVEL such as roofs of resi-

dences, garages, porches or other such

structures or buildings.

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IMPORTANT: Many of the following symbols are located on your snow thrower or on litera-

ture supplied with the product. Before you operate the snow thrower, learn and understand

the purpose for each symbol.

CONTROL AND OPERATING

SYMBOLS

Slow Fast

Engine Off Engine Stop

Throttle Primer Button

Electric Start Engine Start

I H

On Choke Off Choke On

Ignition Key Ignition Off

Engine Run

Neutral

Ignition On

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Drive Clutch Forward

Push To Engage Fuel

Electric Starter

Reverse Auger Clutch Auger Collector

Oil

Engage

Fuel Oil Mixture

Discharge DOWN Discharge UP Discharge LEFT Discharge RIGHT

Weight Transfer Weight Transfer Transmission

Lift Handle To Depress Pedal

Engage To Disengage

SafetyWarningSymbols

DANGER

Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

DANGER

Thrown Objects.

Keep Bystanders Away.

IMPORTANT DANGER

Read Owner's Manual Avoid Injury From

Before Operating Rotating Auger. Keep

This Machine. Hands, Feet And

Clothing Away.

Ignition Key

Insert To Run,

Pull Out To Stop.

WARNING

DANGER

Stop The Engine

Before Unclogging

Discharge Chute!

WARNING

Hot Surface STOP

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CONTENTS OF PARTS BAG (ACTUAL SIZE)

1 - Owner's Manual (not shown)

1 - Packet of Fuel Stabilizer (not shown)

1 - Warranty Card (not shown)

*Non-Assembly Parts, found in toolbox located on belt cover

*2- Shear Bolt

1 - Washer

(_ _ _1 Cotter Pin

1 - Shift Lever Knob

(not actual size)

(not actuarl Cord

_t _u size)

1 - Remote Chute

Knob (not actual size)

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_ ARNING: Always wearsafety glasses or eye shields

while assembling snow

thrower.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

1- Knife to cut carton

2 - 1/2 inch wrenches

(or adjustable wrenches)

2 - 9/16 inch wrenches

(or adjustable wrenches)

2 - 3/4 inch wrenches

(or adjustable wrenches)

1- Pliers (to spread cotter pin)

1- Screwdriver

1- Measuring tape or ruler

Figure 1

Figure 1 shows the snow thrower in the

shipping position.

Figure 2 shows the snow thrower com-

pletely assembled.

References to the right or left hand side

of the snow thrower are from the view-

point of the operator's position behind

the unit.

er Drive Lever

Shifter Lever

Traction

Drive Lever

Chute

Deflector

Height

Adjust

Skid

Figure 2

TO REMOVE SNOW THROWER FROM CARTON

1. Locate all parts packed separately

and remove from the carton.

NOTE: Place fuel stabilizer in a

safe place until needed for storage.

2. Remove and discard the packing

material from around the snow

thrower.

3. Cut down all four corners of the car-

ton and lay the panels flat.

4. For shipping purposes, the height

adjust skids are attached to the

pallet. Remove the screw that se-

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cures each height adjust skid to

the pallet. See Figure 2.

5. Roll snow thrower off the pallet by

pulling on the lower handle.

CAUTION: DO NOT back over

control cables.

6. Remove all packing material from

the unit.

7. Cut ties securing the clutch control

cable to the lower handle and lay

cable back away from the motor

frame.

TO ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE

1. Cut tie holding shift rod to lower

handle and move shifter to the neu-

tral position.

2. Loosen, but do not remove, the

screws, flatwashers, Iockwashers,

and hex nuts in the upper holes of

the lower handle. See Figure 3.

3. Remove the fasteners from the low-

er holes of the lower handle See

Figure 3.

Right Hand Side /

Of Upper Handle_

u_ Loosen,

but do not

"_ remove

/11 32,,

Flatwasher

5/16" Hex N

5/16"

5/16"Split _ I_,,,_ _.J

Screw

Lockwasher

Figure 3

NOTE: Make sure the cables are not

caught between the upper and lower

handle.

4. Raise the upper handle into operat-

ing position.

NOTE: If the cables have become dis-

connected form the drive levers, rein-

stall the cables as shown in Figure 4.

Lever

"Z" Fitting _'_

Control Cable Figure 4

5. Install the fasteners that were re-

moved in step 3. DO NOT tighten

until all bolts are in place.

6. Tighten all handle bolts.

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NOTE: If the cables have become dis-

connected, connect cables as shown in

Figure 5.

Traction Drive Cable Auger Drive Cable

Figure 5

Remote Chute Knob

1. Assemble the remote chute knob

onto the lever until snug against the

nut (see Figure 6).

2. Make sure lip on the remote chute

knob is pointed toward the engine.

3. Tighten the nut against the bottom

of the remote chute knob.

Lip

Remote

Chute

Knob

Lever

Figure 6

HOW TO INSTALL

THE SPEED SELECT KNOB

Install the speed select knob to the

speed select lever. See Figure 7.

Speed Select

Knob

Speed Select

Lever

Figure 7

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How To Install The Speed Control Rod

1. Put the speed select lever to the

NEUTRAL position.

2. Attach the ball joint, located on the

bottom end of the speed control

rod, to the shift yoke assembly.

See Figure 9. The fasteners are at-

tached to the ball joint at the

factory.

3. The length ot the ball joint and

speed control rod have been pre-

adjusted at the factory. If an adjust-

ment is required, loosen the nut.

Remove the fasteners to discon-

nect the ball joint from the shift

yoke assembly. To lengthen or

shorten the speed control rod, turn

the adapter to obtain the correct

length.

4. Make sure the speed select lever

functions correctly. Move the speed

select lever through all speeds.

Speed Select

Lever

Figure 8

ntrol

Shi

Assembly

Fasteners

Ball Joint

Figure 9

How To Assemble The Chute Deflector

1. Remove the carriage bolt. See

Figure 10.

2. Raise the chute deflector into op-

erating position. 5.

3. Fasten chute deflector to flange

with carriage bolt. Make sure to

install with head of carriage bolt on

the inside of the flange.

Fasten with washer and Iocknut.

Tighten Iocknut securely.

NOTE: Make sure all carriage

bolts in flange are tight. DO NOT

OVERTIGHTEN.

Chute

Deflector

Operating Position j._

Carriage_

Bolt

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Flang_ Washer Nut _

Figure 10

How To Set The Skid Height

The snow thrower is equipped with

height adjustable skids mounted on

the outside of the auger housing. See

Figure 11. To adjust the height of the

skids, see To Adjust Skid Height para-

graph in the Service And Adjustment

section

Hei,

Adjustable Skids

Figure 11

How To Set

The Length Of The Cables

The cables were adjusted at the factory

and no adjustments should be neces-

sary. However, after the handles are put

in the operating position, the cables can

be too tight or too loose. If an adjust-

ment is necessary, see "How To Check

And Adjust The Cables" in the Service

And Adjustment section.

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How To Set The Drift Cutters

Drift cutters are used to cut a path

through snow deeper than the auger

housing.

1. Loosen the wingnuts that secure

the drift cutters to the auger hous-

ing. See Figure 12.

2. Raise the drift cutters to the de-

sired height.

3. Tighten the wingnuts.

Wingnul

Drift Cutter

_.<

Figure 12

_" CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new snow

thrower, to ensure that you receive the

best performance and satisfaction from

this quality product, please review the

following checklist:

_' All assembly instructions have been

completed.

_' The discharge chute rotates freely.

_' No remaining loose parts in carton.

While learning how to use your snow

thrower, pay extra attention to the fol-

lowing important items:

_' Engine oil is at proper level.

_' Make sure gas tank is filled properly

with clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline.

_' Become familiar with all controls-

their location and function. Operate

controls before starting engine.

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KNOW YOUR SNOW THROWER

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR SNOW THROWER. Compare the illustrations with your SNOW THROWER

to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save

this manual for future reference.

Speed Shifter Lever _ Electric Chute Switch

Auger Drive Lever Traction Drive Lever

Gas Tank Remote Chute Chute

Control Lever Deflector

Choke

Control

Primer

Button

Discharge

Chute

Ignition

Key

Recoil

Starter

Handle

Drift Cutter

Height Adjust

;hear Pin

Scraper Bar Figure 13

Auger Drive Lever- Starts and stops

the auger and impeller (snow gathering

and throwing).

Traction Drive Lever - Propels the

snow thrower forward and in reverse.

Speed Shifter Lever - Selects the for-

ward and reverse speed.

Electric Chute Switch - Changes the

direction of snow throwing through the

discharge chute.

Chute Deflector - Changes the distance

the snow is thrown.

Discharge Chute - Changes the height

and direction the snow is thrown.

Height Adjust Skid - Adjusts the ground

clearance of the auger housing.

Ignition Key - Must be inserted to start

the engine.

Recoil Starter Handle - Starts the en-

gine manually.

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Choke Control - Used to start a cold

engine.

Primer Button - Injects fuel directly into

the carburetor manifold for fast starts in

cold weather.

Remote Chute Control Lever - Con-

trols the distance the snow is thrown.

Throttle Control - Controls the engine

speed.

Electric Start Button - (ifso equipped)

Usedto startthe engineusingthe 120V elec-

tricstarter.

Shear Pin - Shear pins are designed to

break (to protect the machine) if an ob-

iect becomes lodged in the auger hous-

ing.

Toolbox - spare shear pins and

spacers are located in toolbox.

Drift Cutter -Cuts a path through snow

higher than the auger housing.

Theoperationofanysnowthrowercan

resultinforeignobjectsbeingthrown

intotheeyes,whichcanresultinse-

vereeyedamage.Alwayswearsafety

glassesoreyeshieldswhileoperating

thesnowthrower.

Werecommendstandardsafety

glassesorawidevisionsafetymaskfor

overyourglasses.

_ ARNING: Read Owner's

Manual before operating

machine. Never direct dis-

charge toward bystanders. Stop the

engine before unclogging discharge

chute or auger housing and before

leaving the machine.

TO STOP YOUR

SNOW THROWER

TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE

1. Move the electric chute switch to

set the direction (left to right) of the

snow throwing.

2. Push the remote chute lever for-

ward to discharge the snow down.

Pull the remote chute lever back to

discharge the snow high and far.

HOW TO MOVE

FORWARD AND BACKWARD

To stop throwing snow, release the

auger drive lever. See Figure 14.

To stop the wheels, release the

traction drive lever.

To stop the engine, push the

throttle control lever to off and pull

out the ignition key.

Auger Drive Lever

1. To move the snow thrower forward,

engage the traction drive lever

(left hand). As the snow thrower

starts to move forward, push the

shift lever to the desired speed.

Maintain a firm hold on the handles

and guide the snow thrower along

the clearing path. Do not attempt to

push the snow thrower.

2. To move the snow thrower back-

ward, pull the shift lever to the re-

verse position.

TO THROW SNOW

1. Push down the auger driver lever

(right hand). See Figure 14.

2. Release to stop throwing snow.

Shift Lever

Traction Drive Lever

Remote Chute Lever

Figure 14

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HOW TO USE

THE WHEEL LOCKOUT

Each wheel is secured to the axle with

a lockout pin. See Figure 15. The unit

was shipped with the lockout pin in the

locked position. For ease of maneuver-

ability, disconnect the lockout pin as fol-

lows.

1. Pull the knob out to disengage the

lockout pin.

2. To lock in the disengaged position,

turn the knob 1/4 turn (90 degrees).

Knob

Wheel Lockout

Figure 15

HOW TO USE THE HEATED

GRIPS

_ WARNING: Heated grips are

designed for use when the tem-

perature is below 32 degrees.

Do not turn on electric grips if tempera-

ture is above 32 degrees.

When the temperature falls below 32 de-

grees, use the heated grips to keep your

hands warm. Move the heated grip switch

to the ON position (see Figure 14). It will

take a couple of minutes for the grips to be-

come warm. Because heated grips can be-

come very warm, we recommend that you

wear gloves. If you notice that the grips are

too warm, turn off heated grips.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

Before you service or start the en-

gine, familiarize yourself with the

snow thrower. Be sure you under-

stand the function and location of all

controls.

Check the tension of clutch cable

before starting the engine. See To

Adjust The Control Cable para-

graph in the Service & Adjust-

ments section of this manual.

Be sure that all fasteners are tight.

Make sure the height adjust skids

are properly adjusted. See To Ad-

just Skid Height paragraph in the

Service & Adjustments section of

this manual.

Check tire pressure (14-17

pounds). Do not exceed maximum

amount of pressure.

CHECK THE OIL:

NOTE: The engine was shipped from

the factory filled with oil. Check the lev-

el of the oil. Add oil as needed.

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To Add Oil

1. Make sure the unit is level.

NOTE: Do not check the level of the

oil while the engine runs.

2. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick.

Check the oil.

3. If necessary, add oil until the oil

reaches the FULL mark on the oil fill

cap/dipstick (see Figure 16). Do not

add too much oil.

OII Fill Cap/Dipstick

NOTE: Oil level must be

between Full andAdd mark

Figure 16

4. Tighten the fill cap/dipstick securely

each time you check the oil level.

NOTE: S.A.E. 5W30 motor oil may be

used to make starting easier in areas

where temperature is consistently 20°F.

or lower.

FILL GAS:

The engine is certified to comply with

California and US EPA emission regula-

tions for ULGE (Utility or Lawn and Gar-

den Equipment)engines. ULGE

engines are certified to operate on reg-

ular unleaded gasoline.

_ ARNING: Alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or

those using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage.

Acidic gas can damage the fuel sys-

tem of an engine while in storage.

NOTE: To avoid engine problems, the

fuel system must be emptied before

storage for 30 days or longer. Start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh

fuel next season. See the Storage sec-

tion in this manual for additional infor-

mation.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh,

clean, unleaded regular, unleaded pre-

mium, or reformulated automotive gas-

oline. DO NOT use leaded gasoline.

Make sure that the container you pour

the gasoline from is clean and free from

rust or other foreign particles. Never

use gasoline that may be stale from

long periods of storage in the container.

Fuel Tank

Figure 17

_ ARNING: Gasoline is flam-

mable. Always use caution

when handling or storing

gasoline.

• Do not fill fuel tank while snow

thrower is running, when it is hot,

or when snow thrower is in an en-

closed area.

• Keep away from open flame or an

electrical spark and do not smoke

while filling the fuel tank.

• Never fill the tank completely. Fill

the tank to within 1/4"-1/2" from

the top to provide space for ex-

pansion of fuel.

• Always fill fuel tank outdoors and

use a funnel or spout to prevent

spilling.

• Make sure to wipe up any spilled

fuel before stating the engine.

• Store gasoline in a clean, ap-

proved container and keep the

cap in place on the container.

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HOW TO STOP THE ENGINE

To stop the engine, move the

throttle control lever to the "SLOW"

position, then move to the "STOP"

position (see Figure 18).

T_h_Je Cont_l

re 18

2. Pull out and remove the ON/OFF

key (see Figure 19). Keep the

ON/OFF key in a safe place. The

engine will not start without the

ON/OFF key.

f ( FF Key

Figure 19

TO START ENGINE

Be sure that the engine has sufficient

oil. The snow thrower engine is

equipped with a recoil starter. Before

starting the engine, be certain that you

have read the following information.

_ ARNING: The starter is

equipped with a three-wire

power cord and plug and is

designed to operate on 120 volt AC

household current. It must be prop-

erly grounded at all times to avoid

the possibility of electrical shock

which may be injurious to operator.

• Follow all instructions carefully

as set forth in the "To Start En-

gine" section.

• Determine that your house wiring

is a three-wire grounded system.

Ask a licensed electrician if you

are not sure. If your house wire

system is not a three-wire system,

do not use this electric starter un-

der any conditions.

• If your system is grounded and a

three-hole receptacle is not avail-

able at the point your starter will

normally be used, one should be

installed by a licensed electrician.

• When connecting 120 volt AC

"Power Cord", always connect the

cord to the Switch Box on the en-

gine first, then plug the other end

into the three-hole grounded re-

ceptacle. When disconnecting

"Power Cord", always unplug the

end in the three-hole grounded re-

ceptacle first.

How To Start A Cold Engine

1. Be sure auger drive and traction

drive levers are in the disengaged

(RELEASED) position.

2. Turn the rotary choke knob to the

CHOKE position (see Figure 20).

3. Depress the primer button three

times (see Figure 20).

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Choke Knob

_ure 20

4. Move throttle control to "FAST"

position. Operate the engine with

the throttle control in the "FAST"

position (see Figure 21).

Figure 21

Remove the ON/OFF keys from the

plastic bag. Insert one of the

ON/OFF keys into the key slot (see

Figure 22). Make sure the key

snaps into place. Do not turn the

ON/OFF key. Keep the second ON/

OFF key in a safe place.

ON / OFF Key

f { I

Recoil Starter Handle

Figure 23

(ELECTRIC START) Connect the

power cord to the engine and de-

press the starter button.

Connect

Power Cord

Starter Button

Figure24

8. As the engine warms up, move

choke lever to "1/2 choke" position.

When engine runs smoothly, move

choke lever to "No Choke" Posi-

tion.

9. Run engine at full throttle "FAST"

when throwing snow.

Allow the engine to warm up for several

minutes before blowing snow in temper-

atures below 0°E

Figure 22

6. (RECOIL START) Rapidly pull the

starter handle (see Figure 23). Do

not allow the recoil starter handle

to snap back, but allow it to rewind

slowly while keeping a firm hold on

the starter handle.

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WARM START

If restarting a warm engine after a short

shutdown, leave choke at "OFF" and do

not push the primer button. If the en-

gine fails to start, follow the Cold Start

instructions.

FROZEN STARTER

Ifthe starter is frozen and will not turn

engine:

1. Pull as much rope out of the starter

as possible.

2. Releasethestarterhandleandletit

snapbackagainstthestarter.Re-

peatuntiltheenginestarts.

Tohelppreventpossiblefreeze-upof

recoilstarterandenginecontrols,pro-

ceedasfollowsaftereachsnowremov-

aljob.

1. Withtheenginerunning,pullthe

starterropehardwithacontinuous

fullarmstrokethreeorfourtimes.

Pullingofstarterropewillproducea

loudclatteringsound.Thisisnot

harmfultotheengineorstarter.

2. Withtheenginenotrunning,wipeall

snowandmoisturefromthecarbu-

retorcoverinareaofcontrollevers.

Alsomovethrottlecontrol,choke

control,andstarterhandleseveral

times.

_ ARNING: Never run en-

gine indoors or in enclosed,

poorly ventilated areas. En-

gine exhaust contains CARBON

MONOXIDE, AN ODORLESS AND

DEADLY GAS. Keep hands, feet,

hair and loose clothing away from

any moving parts on engine and

snow thrower.

• The temperature of muffler and

nearby areas may exceed 150°F.

Avoid these areas.

• DO NOT allow children or young

teenagers to operate or be near

snow thrower while it is operat-

ing.

HOW TO REMOVE OBJECTS

FROM AUGER

_ ARNING: Do not attempt

to remove any item that may

become lodged in auger

without taking the following precau-

tions:

• Release auger drive lever.

• Move throttle lever to stop position.

• Remove (do not turn) ignition key.

• Disconnect spark plug wire.

• Do not place your hands in the au-

ger or discharge chute. Use a pry

bar.

SNOW THROWING TIPS

1. For maximum snow thrower efficien-

cy in removing snow, adjust ground

speed, NEVER the throttle. Go

slower in deep, freezing or wet

snow. If the wheels slips, reduce

forward speed. The engine is de-

signed to deliver maximum perfor-

mance at full throttle and should be

run at this power setting at all times.

2. Most efficient snow throwing is ac-

complished when the snow is re-

moved immediately after if falls.

3. For complete snow removal, slightly

overlap each path previously taken.

4. The snow should be discharged

down wind whenever possible.

5. For normal usage, set the skids so

that the scraper bar is 1/8" above

the skids. For extremely hard-

packed snow surfaces, adjust the

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skids upward so that the scraper

bar touches the ground.

6. On gravel or crushed rock surfaces,

set the skids at 1-1/4" below the

scraper bar. See To Adjust Skid

Height paragraph in the Service &

Adjustments section of this manu-

al. Rocks and gravel must not be

picked up and thrown by the ma-

chine.

7. After the snow throwing job has

been completed, allow the engine to

idle for a few minutes, which will

melt snow and accumulated ice off

the engine.

8. Clean the snow thrower thoroughly

after each use.

9. Remove ice and snow accumulation

and all debris from the entire snow

thrower, and flush with water (if pos-

sible) to remove all salt or other

chemicals. Wipe snow thrower dry.

SERVICERECORDS

Fillin datesasyou Before Every Every Every

completeregular Each 5 10 25 Each Before SERVICE

service. Use Often Hours Hours Hours Season Storage DATES

LubricateAuger Shaft -Vr -Vr

Change Engine Oil !/ !/

Remove Fuel -_

* Adjust after 2 to 4 hours of use.

1-Adjust after First 10 hours and then Every 25 hours of use.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this snow thrower

does not cover items that have been

subjected to operator abuse or negli-

gence. To receive full value from the

warranty, the operator must maintain

the snow thrower as instructed in this

manual.

Some adjustments will need to be

made periodically to properly maintain

your snow thrower.

AFTER EACH USE

• Run the machine to clear the auger

of snow.

• To prevent freezing of the auger or

controls, remove all snow and slush

from the snow thrower.

• Check for any loose or damaged

parts.

• Tighten any loose fasteners.

• Check and maintain the auger.

• Check controls to make sure they

are functioning properly.

• If any parts are worn or damaged,

replace immediately.

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